2 x Raid 0

jlab13 · 31-12-2006, 08:18 PM

If I have 4 hard drives, 2 of one kind and 2 of another, can I create 2 separate RAID 0 arrays? How would one implement this?

Thx!

Big B · 31-12-2006, 07:30 PM

Yes, you can do that. If your motherboard doesn't support any sort of RAID, then you'll need to purchase a card to do that. A low-end card for IDE or SATA is relatively cheap, say around $30.

Now, if your motherboard supports RAID, then you'd create a separate array for each pair of drives.
If you can't accomodate both with your motherboard, you can run one array with one pair, and a second array on a controller card with the second pair.

jlab13 · 31-12-2006, 07:35 PM

I have a DFI LanParty w/4 sata Raid Ports.
Would I implement all of this during windows install? (I'm thinkin I'll have to start fresh as I have no raid set up yet.)

Thx!

Big B · 31-12-2006, 08:43 PM

Well, you will need to create the array(s) in BIOS. I haven't actually played around with it much, but you'll need to enable RAID functionality for the nVidia SATA/PATA ports. By default, the Silicon Image (if you have a DR model) will support SATA. In either case, once you create the array, you'll need to provide a floppy with the drivers for the RAID controller(s) with Windows setup.

There is one caveat with RAID 0: if one drive fails in the array, you're data is screwed. Alternate bits of data are written to each drive in the array, so parts of the data are on each drive. I wouldn't put all my drives in RAID 0 just for that fact alone. The more drive in the array, the greater risk of data loss.

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jlab13 Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	2 x Raid 0 If I have 4 hard drives, 2 of one kind and 2 of another, can I create 2 separate RAID 0 arrays? How would one implement this? Thx!

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,673 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Yes, you can do that. If your motherboard doesn't support any sort of RAID, then you'll need to purchase a card to do that. A low-end card for IDE or SATA is relatively cheap, say around $30. Now, if your motherboard supports RAID, then you'd create a separate array for each pair of drives. If you can't accomodate both with your motherboard, you can run one array with one pair, and a second array on a controller card with the second pair. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,673 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Well, you will need to create the array(s) in BIOS. I haven't actually played around with it much, but you'll need to enable RAID functionality for the nVidia SATA/PATA ports. By default, the Silicon Image (if you have a DR model) will support SATA. In either case, once you create the array, you'll need to provide a floppy with the drivers for the RAID controller(s) with Windows setup. There is one caveat with RAID 0: if one drive fails in the array, you're data is screwed. Alternate bits of data are written to each drive in the array, so parts of the data are on each drive. I wouldn't put all my drives in RAID 0 just for that fact alone. The more drive in the array, the greater risk of data loss. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

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jlab13 Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	I have a DFI LanParty w/4 sata Raid Ports. Would I implement all of this during windows install? (I'm thinkin I'll have to start fresh as I have no raid set up yet.) Thx!

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